I get asked a lot about gift ideas, so I thought it might be helpful to throw a few out there with some mini reviews on each item. We personally own everything I recommend, and I will never recommend something we don’t love! You will notice some cross-over from my Christmas Ideas for Tots post. If I felt it was good for both, I listed it in both places.
I am also a believer in LESS is MORE, so although I recommend things, please know that things don’t make us happy…they are just a small addition to an already full life in Christ. I don’t in any way believe that Christmas is about stuff. I realize gifts are a natural part {especially from grandparents!}, and I love getting recommendations also, which is why I share with you! I may add to the list as I think of other ideas, so be sure to check back!
This is my list of ideas for preschoolers, gearing towards ages 3-5. I will link to everything where I find the best online price {most of the time it is Amazon}. Most links are affiliate links, some are not {if I am not affiliated with the particular company}. If you purchase anything through an affiliate link, you give back a percentage to our family…thanks!
Bibles
Books
- I Can Read! Bible Based Books {here it is on Amazon} We love so many books in this series, not just the set I linked to. You can see others we love here in our Theme Book Store.
- Will the Mighty Warrior, Gigi God’s Little Princess
- My ABC Bible Verses {this is the book Raising Rock Stars Preschool is based upon}
- Big Thoughts for Little People…ABCs to Help You Grow
Music
- Songs for Saplings {review here}
- Seeds Family Worship {review here}
- Yancy: Rock n Happy Heart {review}
DVDs
- Leapfrog {Letter Factory, Talking Words, Storybook, Math, etc.}
- Hermie {we own several}
- Veggie Tales {we own MANY}
- Laurie Berkner
Learning Toys
- Learning Links
- Magnetic Dolls {Boy or Girl} ~ Krash loves both 😉
- Wedgits
- Zoobs
- Automoblox
- Grasshopper Preschool Prep Kits {we have the Getting our Hands Ready and the ABC Kit}
- Pop Beads
- Magneatos {Play with Me post here}
- Stacking Pegs Set {Play with Me post here}
- Rainbow Blocks {Play with Me post here}
- Foam Blocks
- Large Foam ABC Floor Puzzle ~ you can usually find these for around $20-$25 at Toys R Us or even less at a discount store like Ross {Play with Me post here}
- Wooden Cutting Food Sets
- Leapfrog Magnet Sets
- Lauri ABC Puzzle & abc Puzzle ~ my very favorite ABC/abc puzzles!
- Magnetic Chalk/Dry Erase Board with ABCs ~ this is a GREAT deal on Amazon, you get the board and the wooden ABC set!
- Melissa & Doug Puzzle Sets {we have: dinosaurs, vehicles, construction}
Games
Cuddling
Little Bits ~ My mom makes these with ALL of the profits coming directly into our missionary account! You can see premade items here on the blog {which are ready to ship immediately}, or custom order your own special Bit through the website. {yes, that is Krash on the home page of the website!!!}
Krash’s current favorites are his blankees {all premades here, custom here}, pillow, and toy bags.
Craft Supplies
- Dot Paint
- Perler Beads {they have these on Amazon but I recommend using a nice 40 or 50% off coupon at Michaels or AC Moore and get a cool set there}
- Koopy Scissors {for younger kids or kids who are struggling with cutting-Amazon now sells them!}
The BIG Gift
- Strider Bike ~ this would be awesome for a younger preschooler not yet riding a normal bike{review here}
- Plasma Car ~ {review here}
- Bean Bag Chair ~ {review here}
- Doll Furniture ~ {review here}
If you are looking for ideas for younger children, you can check out my Christmas Gift Ideas for Tots post!
I also have more gift ideas here on my “What We Love” page on my website.